Vox clamantis in deserto: The Johannesschüssel: senses and silences

The Johannesschüssel, also called Caput Iohannis in Disco or Saint John’s head on a platter, is a late medieval/early modern type of sculpture that was common in parts of Europe north of the Alps. The functions and uses of the Johannesschüssel are complex and heterogeneous. In this essay, I focus le...

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Main Author: Barbara Baert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Open University 2015-02-01
Series:The Open Arts Journal
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Online Access:https://openartsjournal.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/oaj_issue4_baert.pdf